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Homestyle Italian Pasta

Homestyle Italian Pasta prepared dish

This homestyle italian pasta is a comforting dish featuring al dente pasta tossed with a rich tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and a blend of savory vegetables. Perfect for a family dinner, it brings the taste of italy right to your table. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include onion, spaghetti, olive oil, oregano.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp basil (chopped)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, and sliced zucchini, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and add the chopped basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Simmer the sauce for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to combine.
  8. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 400
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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